All around the world, there are many different locations that have environmental protection considerations that need to be taken into account. Sometimes these are protected marshlands or wetlands, while other times there may be endangered wildlife or plant species that cannot be disturbed as a part of any construction operations. Dragline and digging mats are a perfect solution for work in these areas.
Protect Root Structures
Dragline mats are a great way to get your heavy equipment to a job site without disturbing the ground beneath. A common practice for getting to a remote job site, these mats are also ideal for protecting the root structures of nearby trees. By dispersing the weight of heavy track equipment or machinery across the span of each mat, the pressure applied to the ground below – and the roots growing within – is minimized, protecting these vital structures of the local woodland.
Prevent Entering Wetlands
Another option for dragline mats is keeping equipment from entering a protected area or areas that may be located near where you are working. Mats can define a clear roadway, making it obvious where equipment and vehicle traffic is permitted. In addition, by keeping the weight load spread out over a greater area, mats reduce the risk of your equipment sinking into wet or soft soil, and can even be used as temporary bridges across particularly wet areas, if conditions allow.
Dry Out Mud Problems
Lastly, many construction sites get muddy as vehicles travel around the job site and get dirt and mud stuck in their wheel or track treads. With dragline mats, you can reduce the amount of mud produced by keeping vehicles above the ground itself. As this dirt and mud can accumulate readily near job site connections to area roadways, creating potential road hazards – and sometimes even violations under the law –effectively using mats can help eliminate headaches with muddy equipment and misplaced soil.
Ritter Forest Products has an extensive selection of dragline and digging mats available. Built with hardwood timbers, mats are 8 inches thick, and available in 4-foot widths and up to 24-foot lengths. For more information on ordering or renting mats for your job site, request a quote online now or contact us 24/7 at any of our five convenient locations.
